Sutures

[Salus]

Is learning how to suture a basic part on an RN's training?

Or, is it a part of C.E.?

Is you used only in the E.D.? Or, other departments also?

[suzanne4, RN]

I was looking at few NP programs online but none seemed to mention suturing. Might it be listed under something else besides suturing i.e. advanced nursing care?

It depends on what the NP program is. Sure you will learn suturing in a family practice program, nurse midwife, etc. But how often is an NP in neonatal or critical care going to need to close wounds?

Your program will provide you with the training that you need for your particular role.

[zenman]

I was looking at few NP programs online but none seemed to mention suturing. Might it be listed under something else besides suturing i.e. advanced nursing care?

The one at the University of South Alabama website shows some FNPs in a suturing class.

[Salus]

Thank you.

[Salus]

I was finally able to get the answer. There is not a specific course for suturing for a NP but it is covered is the " health assessement" courses.

[dragonfly954]

I work in a busy county jail.we have an old retired md that comes in 2 days a week for clinic and we rely on our np to come in for sutures,relocations,i&d's for staph cases,etc.most of her business with us is for sutures.

[Farkinott, RN]

Remote nurses in Oz suture all the time. No formal training, you learn on the job. Most people start with drunk heads but over time you can do some good work. Ultimately if you do your best you can achieve equivelant results to what a doctor (who has had training) can.

[TMPaul]

NO.

Nor is it a CE.

It is outside our scope of practice.

The military is the only place I now of in the USA where nurses suture.

It is possible (I do not know) that some specially trained OR nurses might suture.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwife) can and do suture. :)